SFMAS is a service specially tailored to the writer of speculative fiction (SF, Horror and Fantasy). If you need
help in developing your manuscript to publishable standard, then look no further.
We provide
The cost of your assessment depends on the word length of the piece. Visit the Rates page for pricing details.
Why choose us?
Because we not only understand how to advise on structure and provide a professional assessment with
practical advice and solutions, we have an in depth knowledge of the speculative fiction genre.
The service is run by Keith Stevenson, speculative fiction editor and author. Keith has read and written
speculative fiction for over 35 years, worked as submissions manager and later editor of Aurealis Magazine -
Australian Science Fiction and Fantasy, and is now a partner in the speculative fiction publishing imprint
coeur de lion. During that time he's assessed and worked with many established and beginning authors. He
was the Director of the Aurealis Awards for three years, and convenor of the Aurealis Award Science Fiction
judging panel. Keith has given talks and contributed to panels on speculative fiction and writing both for the
EnVision Writers workshop, state Writer's Centres, and at numerous conventions including Continuum,
Conflux, and ConJure. He has also served as a manuscript assessor for Clarion South.
How do I get started?
If you have a query, please use the Assessment Contact page. Otherwise, email the first three chapters of
your story as a .doc or .rtf file and a brief synopsis to Keith. He'll do a preliminary assessment at no cost and
contact you to discuss next steps. But remember, we only handle Speculative Fiction manuscripts.
help in developing your manuscript to publishable standard, then look no further.
We provide
- a solid, professional perspective on your work, including structure, characterisation, setting, style, and
the speculative fiction aspects of your story, such as world-building, sociology, biology, and technology; - a detailed report on your story’s strengths, areas for improvement, and practical suggestions on how to
make your writing better; - the first chapter of your story professionally edited, marked up, and formatted;
- specific comments throughout your manuscript on issues and how to address them;
- support and encouragement in making your story the best it can be;
- advice on where to send your completed work.
The cost of your assessment depends on the word length of the piece. Visit the Rates page for pricing details.
Why choose us?
Because we not only understand how to advise on structure and provide a professional assessment with
practical advice and solutions, we have an in depth knowledge of the speculative fiction genre.
The service is run by Keith Stevenson, speculative fiction editor and author. Keith has read and written
speculative fiction for over 35 years, worked as submissions manager and later editor of Aurealis Magazine -
Australian Science Fiction and Fantasy, and is now a partner in the speculative fiction publishing imprint
coeur de lion. During that time he's assessed and worked with many established and beginning authors. He
was the Director of the Aurealis Awards for three years, and convenor of the Aurealis Award Science Fiction
judging panel. Keith has given talks and contributed to panels on speculative fiction and writing both for the
EnVision Writers workshop, state Writer's Centres, and at numerous conventions including Continuum,
Conflux, and ConJure. He has also served as a manuscript assessor for Clarion South.
How do I get started?
If you have a query, please use the Assessment Contact page. Otherwise, email the first three chapters of
your story as a .doc or .rtf file and a brief synopsis to Keith. He'll do a preliminary assessment at no cost and
contact you to discuss next steps. But remember, we only handle Speculative Fiction manuscripts.
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